Bulgaria secures 2-0 win over Luxembourg in UEFA Nations League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 7:19 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Bulgaria achieved a 2-0 victory over Luxembourg in their UEFA Nations League match on October 7, 2026, at Stade de Luxembourg. Kristiyan Balov scored the opening goal in the 19th minute, followed by Atanas Iliev doubling the lead 15 minutes later. Captain Ilia Gruev played the full match and contributed defensively, helping to maintain the advantage after halftime. This win marks Bulgaria's first of the campaign, bringing their points total to four from four matches in Group C4.
- •Bulgaria defeated Luxembourg 2-0 in UEFA Nations League match.
- •Kristiyan Balov and Atanas Iliev scored for Bulgaria.
- •Ilia Gruev captained and played the entire match.
- •Bulgaria now has four points after four matches.
- 7:19 AMYahoo Sports — Gruev captains Bulgaria to Luxembourg victory
"Leeds United midfielder Ilia Gruev captained Bulgaria to a 2-0 victory over Luxembourg in their UEFA Nations League meeting on Tuesday evening.Gruev played the full match at Stade de Luxembourg as Bul...
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